Erath‑Somerville planning commission adopts stricter transmission‑siting policy, finds project application incomplete

Mar 25, 2026

The Erath‑Somerville Subregional Planning Commission on March 24 adopted an updated Chapter 391 transmission‑siting policy requiring applicants to identify aviation facilities and historic groundwater wells; the commission also said the current 765 kV certificate application lacks sufficient information to assess environmental and safety impacts.

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The Erath‑Somerville Subregional Planning Commission adopted an updated Chapter 391 transmission‑siting policy on March 24 that requires developers to identify and evaluate aviation facilities and historic groundwater wells before routes are approved.

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